Virginia was the first state to write a bill of rights into its constitution that protected individuals from government abuse. the list included all of the following except barring of cruel and unusual punishment freedom of the press right to bear arms right to trial by jury

The correct answer is freedom of the press

The Virginia bill of rights comprised of various rights including the right to bear arms and rights for victims of crime. This included the right to be tried by a jury and protection from cruel punishment. However, it did not mention the freedom of press

a, he promoted disarmament

uncle sam would be tossing and turning in his grave : *)